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SeedS
“NATURE’S BEST”
Abbott & Cobb
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4903 FRANKFORD AVENUE
Phila., Pa.
SPECIAL NOTICE
When ordering seed by mail be careful to give your name, Post Office,
County, State and Express office, that your order may go forward without
delay. We will pay the postage on seeds forwarded by Parcel Post as
quoted by the Ounce, Quarter Pound or Pound when cash accompanies the
order. This does not include articles as quoted in five or ten-pound lots.
If Peas, Beans and Corn are to be forwarded by Parcel Post, add postage
as per Zone Rates.
Terms of Guarantee
The seeds, roots and plants offered in this catalogue have been care-
fully grown and selected and we believe them to be true to name and first
class in every respect, but we cannot guarantee the crops as too many
conditions enter into it; therefore, we give no warranty express or implied
as to description, purity, productiveness or any other matter of any seeds,
roots or plants we send out and we will not be in any way responsible for
the crop. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms,
they are to be returned at once, and if the money has been paid for them
it will be refunded. ABBOTT & COBB.
Quantity of Seeds Required to Sow a Single Row
of 100 Yards
Asparagus 8 oz.
Beans, Bush 6 lbs.
Beans, Pole 3 lbs.
Beet 5 oz.
Cabbage 2 oz.
Carrot 3 oz.
Cauliflower y2 oz.
Chinese Cabbage 2 oz.
Celery 3 oz.
Corn 1 lb.
Cucumber 4 oz.
Egg Plant 1 oz.
Endive 2 oz.
Leek 2 oz.
Lettuce 2 oz.
Melon, Water 3 oz.
Melon, Citron . 2 oz.
Okra 12 oz.
Onion for Sets 8 oz.
Onion for Large Bulbs 2 oz.
Parsnip 3 oz.
Parsley 2 oz.
Peas 6 lbs.
Pepper 1 oz.
Pumpkin 2 oz.
Radish 6 oz.
Salsify 4 oz.
Spinach 6 oz.
Squash 3 oz.
Tomato 1 oz.
Turnip 3 oz.
Grass Seeds to the Acre
Red Clover 10 to 15 pounds
White Clover (Dutch) 10 pounds
Alfalfa of Lucerne 20 pounds
Alsike Clover 12 pounds
Sweet Clover, White Blossom 25 pounds
Sweet Clover, Yellow Annual 25 pounds
Crimson Clover 12 to 15 pounds
Timothy 12 pounds
Hungarian Grass 1 bushel
Pasture Grass 2 y2 to 3 bushels
Blue Grass y2 to 3 bushels
Rye Grass 1 y2 to 2 bushels
Orchard Grass 1 y2 to 2 bushels
Red Top Grass 1% to 2 bushels
Mixed Lawn Grass 5 bushels
Millet - . -1 bushel
ABBOTT & COBB
Quantity of Seeds Usually Sown Upon an Acre
Barley, broadcast
Beans, Dwarf, in drills
Beans, pole, in hills
Beets, in drills
Broom Corn, in hills
Buckwheat
Cabbage, in beds, to transplant
Carrots, in drills
Corn, in hills
Corn, for fodder
Cow Peas
Cucumber, in hills
Flax, broadcast
Hemp
Mustard, broadcast
Melon, Musk, in hills
Melon, Water, in hills
Oats, broadcast
Onions in drills
Onion Sets, in drills
Onion Seed, in drills .
Parsnips, in drills
Peas, in drills
Peas, broadcast
Potatoes, cut tubers
Pumpkins, in hills
Radish, in drills
Rye, broadcast
Sage, in drills
Salsify, in drills
Spinach, in drills
Squash, bush variety, in hills.
Squash, running, in hills
Sugar Cane or Sorghum
Sudan Grass, broadcast
Sudan Grass, in rows
Tomato, to transplant
Turnip in drills
Turnip, broadcast
Vetches, broadcast
Wheat, broadcast
. .2 to 3 bushels
... .li/2 bushels
. 10 to 12 quarts
. . .5 to 6 pounds
. 8 to 10 quarts
1 bushel
14 pound
. . . 3 to 4 pounds
, .8 to 10 quarts
3 bushels
ly2 to 2 bushels
2 pounds
.... ly2 bushels
... .ly2 bushels
y2 bushel
. . . 2 to 3 pounds
. . . 4 to 5 pounds
. .2 to 3 bushels
. . .5 to 6 pounds
. 6 to 12 bushels
. . 6 to 12 pounds
. . . 4 to 6 pounds
. . . .iy2 bushels
3 bushels
10 bushels
. . . 4 to 6 pounds
. . 8 to 10 pounds
1 % to 2 bushels
. .8 to 10 pounds
. .8 to 10 pounds
.10 to 12 pounds
. . . 4 to 6 pounds
. . .3 to 4 pounds
.10 to 12 pounds
. 16 to 24 pounds
. . .2 to 3 pounds
14 pound
. . y2 to 2 pounds
. . . 3 to 4 pounds
30 pounds
ly2 to 2 bushels
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Field of Golden Self-Blanching Celery grown by J. H. Snyder, New York, from Abbott & Cobb’s seed
PRICE LIST 1923
Asparagus
Giant Green
This variety is an exceedingly fine strain, the seeds having been se-
lected from the largest stalks in the field. Color is light green. The tips
remain solid or closed longer than most varieties of asparagus. We can
highly recommend this seed for commercial purposes.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 50c, lb. $1.50
Columbia Mammoth White
Shoots of largest size and clear white. Most popular white variety.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, Vi lb. 25c, lb. 75c
Washington
New blight-resistant strain. Selected by the United States Depart-
ment of Agriculture. Extra fine quality. Very productive. Color is
rich dark green, tinted darker at the tips.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00
Asparagus Roots
We can supply strong one and two-year-old roots of the following
varieties: Giant Green $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000.
Columbia Mammoth White $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1000.
Washington $3,00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000.
Green Pod Beans
Giant Stringless
*
Very productive, long, round, podded sort, maturing a trifle later than
Red Valentine. Absolutely stringless.
Pkt. 10c, 1 lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $2.25, 100 lbs. $20.00
Red Valentine
If earliness is desired, this bean is ahead of all, maturing in six or
seven weeks after planting. Pods are round and medium length.
Pkt. 10c, 1 lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $2.25, 100 lbs. $20.00
Black Valentine
Hardiest and most productive green podded sort, with strong, vigorous
vines. Pods are somewhat flat and very long, making a fine appearance.
Their season is a trifle longer than Red Valentine.
Pkt. 10c, 1 lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $2.75, 100 lbs. $24.00
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Wax Pod Beans
Round-Pod Kidney Wax
Very popular bean with the Kitchen Gardener, and also Market Gar-
dener. Its productiveness has made it a favorite with a great many plant-
ers. Its season is early, and its rust-resistant qualities are very strong.
Pkt. 10c, 1 lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $2.25, 100 lbs. $20.00
Currie’s Rust Proof
This variety is one of the most important of any of the wax-pod beans.
It is about as early as any wax variety. Pods are flat, and sometimes
grow six or seven inches in length.
Pkt. 10c, 1 lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $2.25, 100 lbs. $20.00
Ward well’s Kidney Wax
This is one of the later wax-pod beans, cropping with long, straight,
broad and flat light golden rods. We particularly recommend this variety
for commercial purposes. Its yielding qualities are above the average bean.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $2.00, 100 lbs. $18.00
Soup Beans
White Marrowfat
Very fine variety for soup or baking purposes. Beans are large and
oval shape.
Pkt. 10c, 1 lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $2.25, 100 lbs. $20.00
White Kidney
This is a white kidney-shaped variety about the same size of an ordi-
nary string bean. We recommend growing these on soil that is not too
rich, in order that the vines will stand erect, thus eliminating rusted or
spotted beans when they are harvested.
Pkt. 10c, 1 lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $2.25, 100 lbs. $20.00
Lima Beans
Ford Hook Bush
This bean has been developed into a class of its own. As to type and
its money-making possibilities it is the heaviest cropper of any Bush Lima
on the market today. It is ready to pick at least two weeks before any
pole beans. This makes it a valuable sort for market purposes.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, 10 lbs. $3.00, 100 lbs. $24.00
PRICE LIST 1923
Ford’s Mammoth (Pole)
This is about the longest pod of any Lima Bean. They are very dark
green, about six inches long, flat, and growing about four or five beans of
fine quality to a pod.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, 10 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $18.00
King of the Garden (Pole)
The vines of this variety are very hard, although the beans are ex-
cellent quality. They do not grow quite as long or wide as the Ford’s
Mammoth, but on the market they usually demand a much larger price
than most flat podded varieties.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, 10 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $18.00
Dreer’s Improved (Pole)
Stout and vigorous grower, producing pods about four inches long and
very thick, containing from three to five beans. Large, thick and fine
quality. Later in maturing than most Lima Beans.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, 10 lbs. $2.50, 100 lbs. $20.00
Beet
Crosby Egyptian (Special)
Fine new and extra early beet. Globe shape and very
dark red. Top is medium size, making it a fine variety for cold
frames. We recommend this type of beet for particular growers.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, 14 lb. 40c, lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. $11.00
Crosby Egyptian
This is also an excellent early beet, although tops are somewhat larger
than our special Crosby Egyptian listed above. A very rich red color.
Can be used throughout the season for bunching.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 25c, lb. 85c, 10 lbs. $7.50
Early Wonder
An early maturing variety, with dark flesh. Tops medium
size, with globe-shape root. A fine second early or later variety
for bunching.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.50, 10 lbs. $11.00
Early Eclipse
This beet is generally looked upon as the favorite for second early.
While some market gardeners use it for first early, it is not as early as
Crosby Egyptian. Root is globe-shaped and has small tap root. Very
good variety for trenching purposes.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, x/4 lb. 25c, lb. 85c, 10 lbs. $7.50
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Early Lentz
This stock of beet has been grown and selected by a Bucks
County market gardener. He has gone to considerable trouble
and expense to grow this stock of seed for us, and it can now be
relied upon to be absolutely true to the type. Color is rather
light, quality excellent; in fact, one of the best table beets we
know of. Matures very early.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c; 14 lb. 30c, lb. $1.10, 10 lbs. $10.00
Detroit Dark Red (Late)
Turnip-shaped beet of a very rich red color, largely used by Market
Gardeners and Canners. Flesh is very red throughout. Our stock of this
important variety is very fine. One of our specials in beets.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25, 10 lbs. $10.00
Model Red Globe
This is a similar beet to Eclipse, except that it is a trifle later. Per-
fect globe shape, with a rich crimson color. Flavor is fine and sweet.
Beets are uniform in shape, with a rather heavy top. Fine middle-season
variety.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 85c, 10 lbs. $7.50
Bastin’s Half Long
We have been working for some time to get a first-class stock
of this variety, and the result is we now have an excellent stock
to offer. This beet is grown principally in and around Philadel-
phia County for winter or storing purposes. The roots are dark
red, very smooth and uniform in shape. The quality of this beet
is also very fine. It retains its tenderness longer than most va-
rieties. The tops are rather heavy, making a fine appearance*
while growing.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb, 30c, lb. $1.00, 10 lbs. $9.00
Swiss Chard
Giant Lucullus
This is a variety of beet grown exclusively for its large tender leaves.
Light-color leaves, cut and cooked the same as spinach. If cut within four
inches from the ground it will regrow and produce another large crop.
This can he done throughout the entire season. Also a valuable crop to
grow for poultry feeding.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 85c, 10 lbs. $7.50
PRICE LIST 1923
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Large Green White Ribbed
Large, quick-growing variety. Broad, green leaves with
white ribs. Leaves are not as curled as the Lucullus.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 34 lb. 30c, lb. 85c, 10 lbs. $7.50
Mangel Wurzul Beet
FOR STOCK FEEDING
Long Red
A mammoth-growing variety, producing great bulk.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 20c, lb. 60c, 10 lbs. $5.09
Golden Tankard
Roots are very large, flesh yellow, zoned with white.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 20c, lb. 60c, 10 lbs. $5.00
Chirk Castle
Very large, long, red variety, somewhat sweeter than Mammoth Long
Red, making it a fine variety for stock feeding.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 60c, 10 lbs. $5.00
Cabbage
Extra Early Jersey Wakefield
One of the earliest and most popular pointed-head cabbage. Heads are
medium size, solid and of excellent quality. Leaves are thick and stout.
We recommend this variety for early setting.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, 14 lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00
Charleston or Large Wakefield
A week later than Extra Early Jersey Wakefield. Heads are larger
and just as solid, but not quite as pointed. Good variety to follow the
Early Jersey Wakefield.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, 14 lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00
Copenhagen Market
Earliest round-head variety ever offered. This variety is known
throughout the country, and seems to be in a class by itself. Heads are
very solid and often weighing ten pounds. It is about as early as Charles-
ton Wakefield, but we w^ould recommend sowing the seed for early use in
February as the fall-sowed plants are apt to run to seed in the spring.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00
ABBOTT & COBB
Packing Charlestown Wakefield Cabbage in Florida grown from Abbott & Cobb's seed
PRICE LIST 1923
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EARLY SUMMER VARIETIES
Succession
Fine second eariy sort, growing large, solid, flat heads, which will
stand a long time before marketing.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, XA lb. 85c, lb. $3.00
All Seasons
Good variety to use any time throughout the season. Heads are large,
trifle flat and mature early.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 85c, lb. $3.00
Lauderback’s All Year Round
This fine old standard was originated by one of our Market Gardeners
several years ago. For Summer or Fall it is excellent. Hearty grower,
producing a fine and rather flat head. Excellent for sour kraut.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 85c, lb. $3.00
FALL OR WINTER VARIETIES
Late Flat Dutch
If a very large head is desired, w~e recommend this variety. Heads
are very large, oval shape and of good quality. Keeping qualities are
also very good.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, Vi lb. 85c, lb. $3.00
Danish Ballhead
Medium size, very solid-heading sort. Popular variety for wflnter use.
Grown principally by our New York Growers for shipping purposes.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, ^4 lb. 85c, lb. $3.00
Hard Heading Savoy (Special)
This variety can be used for early as well as late planting.
The heads are large, solid, almost round and very curly. A fine
sort to store for winter, as it will keep longer than any other
variety. Used principally for boiling.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, lb. $1.25, lb. $5.00
Mammoth Red Rock
Very large, round, solid head, slightly flat. This variety is fine for
coleslaw, as the color gives it a fine appearance.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, V± lb. 85c, lb. $3.00
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Chinese Cabbage ( ^o™bok )
This vegetable should be used more in every garden. Grows very
large tender head, and can be eaten like lettuce or boiled like cabbage.
In a climate like Philadelphia or New York the seed should be sown
August 1st. Very few have been successful sowing the seed in the spring,
as the heads start to develop in hot weather, causing the plant to run
to seed.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00
WE ARE MAKING A SPECIALTY OF CARROT SEED,
AND OUR STOCKS ARE ALL TESTED FOR TYPE AND
GERMINATION. THE GROWER CANNOT MAKE ANY
MISTAKE IN USING THIS SEED.
Chantenay
Half-long, stump-rooted, smooth and fine color; top, me-
dium heavy. It is a quick grower, and can be used for cold frame
as well as outside use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00
Danver’s Half Long
Trifle longer than Chantenay, point rooted, orange color and late.
Grown principally for topping and storing for winter use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. 85c
St. Valery
Roots long, pointed and dark orange color. Later carrot than Danvers
Half Long. Fine variety to barrel.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, 14 lb. 30c, lb. 85c
CAULIFLOWER
Early Snowball
This is an extra selected stock, producing a fine snow-white flower.
The growth is a trifle more hardy than most varieties of early cauliflower,
thus forming sufficient shade to keep the flower white while growing.
Pkt. 25c, oz. $3.00, 14 lb. $8.00, lb. $30.00
Autumn Giant
A very large, late sort; leaves very large and hardy.
Pkt. 25c, oz. $1.00, % lb. $3.00, lb. $10.00
PRICE LIST 1923
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Abbott & Cobb’s Special Golden Self-Blanching Celery grown by
Starkey Produce Company, Morrisville, Pa.
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A field of Early Fortune Celery
PRICE LIST 1923
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Celery
Golden Self -Bleaching
Our stock of this variety is excellent. It has been grown in
all celery sections of the United States, and the growers claim
there isn’t anything better. Our stock is tested one year before
selling, to safeguard the grower against any poor stock. This
particular sort is a vigorous grower, and is therefore more free
from blight. It has a fine golden appearance. Very full-hearted
and is true to type.
Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.00, % lb. $3.25, lb. $12.00
Early Fortune (Improved Golden)
In this variety we are offering something entirely new, it
being a cross between Golden Self-Blanching and Easy Blanch-
ing. It has the same growing habits as Easy Blanching, quick and
robust, and being far more blight resistant than Golden Self-
Blanching, maturing about two weeks earlier.
Pkt. 25c, oz. $4.00, % lb. $15.00, lb. $60.00
Easy Bleaching (Special)
This is one of the most valuable varieties offered. Stalks are
very stout and handsome, and is more free from blight than any
variety of celery on the market. Color is light golden and will
bleach almost as quickly with boards or paper as Golden Self-
Blanching.
Pkt. 10c, oz. $1.50, 14 lb. $5.50, lb, $20.00
Easy Bleaching
Good early, easy bleaching variety; can be used for winter storing also.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 75c, & lb. $2.25, lb. $8.00
Meisch’s Green
Another variety of the Easy Blanching type, growing stalks
a trifle shorter than the Easy Blanching; full hearted and light
golden color. This seed was grown by us from the original stock,
and is absolutely true to type. A grower in New York State
claimed it produced 425 twenty-four inch crates to the acre.
Pkt. 10c, oz. $2.00, % lb. $7.00, lb. $25.00
Columbia
Finest eating celery to be had. Ribs are round and very solid. Grows
a very stout, light green stalk.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, % lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00
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Packing Golden Self-Blanching Celery in Florida grown from Abbott & Cobb’s seed
PRICE LIST 1923
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Meyers’ White Plume
Very early celery. Ribs and leaves when bleached are white and
requires only a short time before it is ready for market. First early
celery that was originated and still holds its place among the early
varieties.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, x/4 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00
No Fault Giant
Variety resembling Meyer’s White Plume in many respects. It is
without doubt the strongest grower and the stalks are much heavier. It
is noted for standing dry weather better than any other early celery.
Ribs resemble those of Giant Pascal.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.15, lb. $4.00
Winter King (Special)
This variety is the principal winter sort and after laying in
trench, it will be ready for market after Christmas. It is a fine
keeper.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 50c, % lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00
Winter Queen
An old standard, late-keeping, green sort. It is very stout and medium
height.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00
Celeriac
Giant Prague
Very large, round roots and quite smooth.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00
Corn Salad
Large Seeded Broad Leaf
Leaves large and broad. Best variety to grow under glass.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, !i lb. 40c, lb. $1.25
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Field of Golden Self-Blanching Celery grown by American Fruit Growers, Inc., Florida, from Abbott
& Cobb’s seed
PRICE LIST 1923
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Sweet Corn
Abbott & Cobb’s Early
This variety was originated by us and grown in Bucks County.
We have eliminated the kiln-drying process, which guarantees a
much better germination. Ears sure large, with 14 rows to the
ear, and about 60% of the stalks producing two fine ears of corn.
This is a real sweet corn and is now a favorite with the farmers.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, 10 lbs. $3.00, 50 lbs. $11.00
Howling Mob
Handsome very early corn. Ears are larger and a trifle later than
the early corn. The seed we offer has been grown by a farmer in Bucks
County and is absolutely straight and reliable.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $1.60, 50 lbs. $7.00
Golden Bantam
This is becoming more and more a favorite in the small garden. The
stalks grow from four to five feet high, producing a fine size golden ear.
The color is very often misleading to those wTlo do not know this variety,
but a trial will convince any one that the quality is excellent.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $1.60, 50 lbs. $7.00
Kendel’s Early Giant
A large second early variety about a week later than Howling Mob.
The ears are very thick and about 8 inches long, with real sweet flavor.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $1.60, 50 lbs. $7.00
Stowell’s Evergreen
This is a leading main crop for home use, market and canning. This
stock has also been selected and grown in Bucks County and allowed to
dry by natural process. This stock can be depended upon to produce
large ears of fine quality. The grains are medium size and slender.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $1.50, 50 lbs. $6.00
Early Metropolitan
Combines the essential features of earliness, productivness and good
flavor. Ears 8 to 9 inches long.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $1.60, 50 lbs. $7.00
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Country Gentleman
This is a late variety and can only be grown on ground that is rich.
The ears are medium size and the grains are zigzag, slender and deep.
The quality is extra fine.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $1.50, 50 lbs. $6.00
Field Corn
Improved Learning
Pkt. 10c, lb. 15c
1 pk. (14 lbs.) $1.00, bu. (56 lbs.) $3.00
Hundred Day Bristol
Pkt. 10c, lb. 15c
1 pk. (14 lbs.) $1.00, bu. (56 lbs.) $3.00
Eureka Ensilage
Pkt. 10c, lb. 15c
1 pk. (14 lbs.) $1.00, bu. (56 lbs.) $3.00
Cucumber
White Spine
Extra dark green white spine of fine shape and appearance. Season
is about the same as the Arlington.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00
Long Green
Fine, long, dark green sort. Fine for pickling or shipping purposes.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, lb. 30c, lb. $1.00
Early Fortune
This is a very early, dark green, prolific variety. Fruit averaging
about eight inches.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00
Dandelion
Improved Broad Leaf
Large, broad, thick leaves. This variety is considered the best by
many growers. Very early and produces a larger crop than most varieties
and is especially good for under glass.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 60c, % lb. $2.10, lb. $8.00
Plant
Black Beauty
Finest of all. Fruit is large, handsome and glossy black color. Very
early and productive.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 40c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00
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Endive
Mammoth Green Curled or Oyster
Main variety of Endive that is used by Market Gardeners. Plants are
very large and curly. When tied up and allowed to bleach, the color is
light yellow. For winter storing this is the best sort.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00
Broad Leaf (Escarolle)
Leaves are broad and thick, slightly wrinkled. The best of the broad
leaf type.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00
Horse Radish Roots
The old standard variety, Philadelphia grown. Fine, strong sets.
100 $1.00, 1000, $7.00. By mail add 10c per 100.
Kale
Imperial Long Standing
Leaves are dark green and very curly. Fast grower and will stand
much longer than most varieties without going to seed.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, *4 lb. 30c, lb. 80c
Kohl Rabi
Early Short Leaf White
Very early with small top. This variety is at least one week
earlier than any other sort. Fine for forcing or outdoor use.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 25c, 14 lb. 85c, lb. $3.00
White Vienna
This variety is not as early as the short leaf. The tops and bulbs
are somewhat larger, making a fine stock for second early or late.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 20c, x4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
Leek
Giant Italian
Very large, short, thick stems with broad, dark green leaves. It is
very hardy and is the best sort.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, lb. 60c, lb. $2.25
Large Musselburg
The stems are short and very thick. It has broad, dark leaves.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, *4 lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
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Lettuce
Abbott & Cobb’s Special Big Boston
This stock of Big Boston is without doubt the finest to be had.
We have gone to considerable trouble and expense to get it the
way it should be. It has tested the best out of 30 different stocks.
Leaves are dark green, making a very hardy growth. Heads are
very solid and white. We recommend this variety to all par-
ticular growers.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.50
Big Boston
A fine solid heading variety. Very large with dark green heavy leaves.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 30c, lb. $1.00
White Big Boston (Special)
An extra selected stock. One of the finest strains to be had.
Leaf is a trifle smoother than most varieties of White Boston.
We recommend this for critical growers.
Pkt. 20c, oz. 50c, % lb. $1.25, lb. $4.50
White Big Boston
One of the finest forcing varieties to be had. It will stand the heat
under glass much better than the ordinary Big Boston and will not burn
in the head.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50
All Seasons
A fine strain for Spring and Fall use. The leaves are very dark green,
forming a very large, compact head. We do not recommend this for
Summer growing.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
Salamander
For all Season growing we offer this variety. Leaves are light green
color and the heads are very solid and tender. Quality is excellent.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 35c, lb. $1.25
All Heart
Resembles Salamander in appearance. The frame and head
are not quite as large. This is the best hot-weather lettuce that
we know of and has stood the test on all hard land soil. Thi$
is one of our specials and the strain is unsurpassed.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
Special White Big Boston Lettuce grown by Seabrook Farms Co., N. J., from Abbott and Cobb’s seed
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New York or Wonderful
Very large, coarse and dark green. Heads are very solid and white.
Fine for Fall use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 75c, lb. $2.50
Romaine or Cos Lettuce
An upright, quick-growing sort forming a solid head which bleaches
as it grows. It is very crisp and is of fine flavor.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, lb. $1.50
Grand Rapids
A loose leaf, quick-growing variety used especially for forcing in
greenhouses. It is also used to sow in the open ground, and when three
or four inches high, it can be cut off about one inch above the ground
and it will regrow. It is sometimes called cut lettuce.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25
Morse
This is one of the best and truest to type of the curly lettuce. It
grows upright with bright green wrinkled leaves.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, xk lb. 40c, lb. $1.25
Black-Seeded Simpson
One of the old stock of the leaf varieties. It is uniform and remains
in excellent quality for some time.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25
Muskmelon
Salmon — Fleshed
Firm, close-netted melon, making a fine one for shipping purposes.
Color is rich salmon and at first it was doubtful whether this melon would
be satisfactory as the color was entirely new, but has proved to be one of
the finest qualities to be had. Shape is oval and the skin is rather rough.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, xk lb. 40c, lb. $1.50
A field of Abbott & Cobb’s wonderful Lettuce three weeks before cutting
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Rocky Ford
Where green flesh variety is desired, this is the melon. Our stock is
the improved type of Rocky Ford, having been bred to resist blight. Its
shipping qualities are fine. Flesh is light green, the seed cavity is small
and the flavor is extra fine.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25
Fordhook
This melon is somewhat flat, well netted and showing the sectors
plainly. Flesh is deep and of the finest flavor.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 40c, lb. $1.25
Honey Dew
Delicious flavor of this new melon has met with public favor and is
considered very fine by every one. Fruit is very large, rind is almost
smooth and cream color. Flesh is very thick and a light green color and
its sweetness and richness is unsurpassed.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, lb. $1.50
W atermelon
Tom Watson
Most largely grown melon for shipping or any commercial purpose.
Very similar in size and shape to Kleckley Sweets, but is much larger,
very often weighing from 25 to 30 lbs. Rind is very solid and the flesh
very heavy and sweet.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, *4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c
Kleckley Sweets
Lightest flavored watermelons under cultivation. Color of the rind is
dark green, the length from 18 to 20 inches and about 12 inches in
diameter. Rind is very thin, making it a poor shipper for long distance,
but recommend it highly for local use. One of the easiest varieties to grow.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, *4 lb. 25c, lb. 75c
Onion
Yellow Dutch
Bulbs of this onion are large and flat. This is the variety that is
used principally for growing sets and is the best sort for this purpose.
Skin is straw color and the keeping qualities are excellent.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, lb. $1.50
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Southport Yellow Globe
Very hardy and exceedingly productive later main sort, growing a
uniform, globe-shaped onion. Its color is rich golden. This variety is
known to produce as high as 900 bushels per acre.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, V± lb. 50c, lb. $1.75
Yellow Globe Danvers
This is used extensively for main crop of yellow onion. Shape is
somewhat flatter than the Southport strain, which we offer. Flesh is
light, crisp and mild. Very fine keeper, making an excellent shipping
onion.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, lb. 50c, lb. $1.75
Mammoth Yellow Prizetaker
Every small grower knows this onion and its qualities. It is with-
out doubt a fine sort to grow, as it will crop better than most varieties of
yellow onion. Good results can be obtained by sowing in cold frames and
transplanting in the open ground 4 to 5 inches apart.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $1.75
White Silverskin
Bulbs flattened and skin clear white and flesh is mild. This variety
is grown principally for sets and small pickling onions and is the best
white sort for this purpose.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, x/4 lb. 70c, lb. $2.50
Southport White Globe
Large, pure, white onion. Skin is silvery white, flesh is pure white
and of fine flavor. This requires about a week longer to mature than most
white sorts. Fine variety to sow in the spring for green bunch onions
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c, % lb. 90c, lb. $3.25
Onion Sets
White Silverskin . pt. 15c, qt. 25c, pk. $1.25, bu. $4.50
Yellow Dutch pt. 10c, qt. 20c, pk. $1.15, bu. $4.00
Yellow Danvers pt. 10c, qt. 20c, pk. $1.15, bu. $4.00
Write for prices on larger quantities.
Parsley
Market Gardeners
Our stock of Market Gardener’s Parsley is excellent. It is a
very strong grower and quite hardy. Extra curly and a very dark
green color.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 34 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00
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Hamburg or Parsnip Rooted
Grown principally for the root. Roots of our stock resemble a parsnip
in shape and color, but somewhat smaller. Foliage is almost the same
as plain or single parsley.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 30c, lb. $1
THOS. LAXTON
Parsnip
Hollow Crown
Stock we offer is medium
length and very smooth. Roots
have very few fibers and the
color is pure white. This is ex-
ceptionally fine.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 25c, lb.
$1.25
Peas
Record Extra Early
This variety will mature
ahead of all others. Vines grow-
ing 18 or 20 inches. The pods
are short, but well filled- They
are excellent for canning.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 30c, 10 lbs. $1.75,
50 lbs. $7.50
Thos. Laxton
Pods of this variety grow
about three inches long, well
filled with very sweet peas. It
is about one week later than our
Record Extra Early. Vine grows
about three feet, producing a
heavy crop.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, 10 lbs. $2.50,
50 lbs. $10.00
Gradus
This variety resembles Thos. Laxton in appearance. Vines are not
quite as dark green as the Thos. Laxton. Quality is known by every
one to be excellent. Length of vine about 24 inches.
50 lbs. $10.00
Pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, 10 lbs. $2.50,
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Nott’s Excelsior
Very productive, early variety. Length of vine about 2 feet, pro-
ducing an abundance of well-filled pods about 3 inches long. Fine can-
ning variety.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, 10 lbs. $2.50, 50 lbs. $10.00
Pilot
Very fine sort. Seed can be sown in the open ground as early as the
ground can be worked. Will stand as much cold weather as any round
seeded variety. Extra large podded sort maturing about the same time
as Thos. Laxton and Gradus. Valuable variety for commercial or home use.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, 10 lbs. $2.75, 50 lbs. $11.00
Goliath
This is one of the newest varieties on the market and produces the
largest pods known. They frequently measure 5 to 7 inches long, well
filled with large sweet peas of excellent quality. Vines grow to be 5 to 7
feet long. Season about the same as Long Island Mammoth. W"e recom-
mend this for a late crop.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, 10 lbs. $3.00, 50 lbs. $13.00
Potlatch
A late dwarf variety with extra heavy dark green vines.
Grow about 14 inches high. Pods about 4 inches long, well filled
with fine large peas.
A good variety to grow without brush.
Pkt. 10c, lb. 40c, 10 lbs. $2.50, 50 lbs. $10.00
Pepper
Ruby King
A very large, mild sort. A popular variety with the Market Garden-
ers and Shippers. The plants grow about 2 feet high and produce a fine
crop of handsome, scarlet fruit. Flesh is thick and quite mild.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00
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Bell or Bull Nose
This is an old standard and is still on the market as a valuable pep-
per. The plant is very productive, ripening its fruit early. Fruit is
large with thick flesh usually hot.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, % lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00
Long Red Cayenne
This is hot. Fruit is long and pointed. Color is deep green when the
pepper is young. This variety is used principally for flavoring purposes.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 35c, Vao lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00
Pumpkin
King of Mammoths
The largest of all. Fruit grows to be enormous size. Shape almost
round. Skin orange color. Flesh deep and bright yellow color. Fine
quality.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 45c, lb. $1.50
Winter Luxury or Pie
Medium size, nearly round. Skin smooth and yellow. Flesh light
yellow, sweet and finely flavored. A fine keeper.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25
Cushaw or Crook Neck
A fine solid yellow crook neck. Nearly all flesh. A good, all-around
pumpkin.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, & lb. 40c, lb. $1.25
Radish
We make a specialty of Radish Seed. Our stocks are alii
selected and grown especially for us.
Scarlet Globe
Without question, this is the most popular radish grown both
for commercial and home use. It is the earliest of all. Our stock
will produce the best uniform, round and crisp radish that is
possible to obtain. Color is bright red. Tops small. Excellent
for forcing.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, *4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00
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White Box (Special)
This is one of our specials. Our stock has been supplied
from seed furnished by us, having been selected for three years
before seed was grown. Radish is pure white, globe shaped, with
a medium size top, and will stand longer on the ground without
running to seed than most other stocks of White Box. Fine for
under sash.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, lb. 30c, lb. $1.00
White Icicle
Best long early white sort for forcing or outside sowing. Radish
grows about 7 inches long with very small top. Very tender and of a
beautiful white color.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 25c, lb. 75c
White Strasburg
The most popular long white sort for Market Gardeners. Roots long,
and quite thick. Color white. It remains solid for a long time after
maturing.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 25c, lb. 75c
Early Long Scarlet
This is the best long red variety known. Fine, long scarlet roots.
Very crisp. Tops are short.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 25c, lb. 75c
Radish — Winter Varieties
White Chinese or Celestial
A very large, white sort, grown especially for bunching in the Fall or
storing in the Winter. A profitable one to grow.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 20c, lb. 70c
Half Long Black Spanish
Skin of the Spanish Radish is black, while the flesh is pure white.
Very hard and crisp. This variety keeps fine during the Winter months
stored in cellars or pits.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, & lb. 30c, lb. $1.00
Round Black Spanish
. This is similar to the Half Long, except the shape. Roots are round
and black. Very hardy grower. Fine for late bunching.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 75c
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Salsify
Mammoth Sandwich Island
This is the best variety known. Roots are light color, heavy and
thick. Salsify requires deeply* cultivated soil and should be sown early
in the Spring.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 55c, lb. $1.75
Spinach
Bloomesdale Savoy
The earliest Spinach of all. It has thick, large leaves, and curled.
Our stock has been grown under our own care and direction and is excep-
tionally fine. A fine sort for Fall sowing also.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 50c, 10 lbs. $3.25, 50 lbs. $15.00
Long Season
The finest of all Summer varieties. Leaves are very heavy dark
green and curled, growing closer to the ground than Bloomesdale. Very
productive.
Pkt. 5c oz. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 50c, 10 lbs. $3.75, 50 lbs. $17.50
Giant Thick Leaf
A quick growing sort. Leaves very large, round and almost smooth.
Most popular for can-house use.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 15c, lb. 50c, 10 lbs. $3.75, 50 lbs. $17.50
Sorrel
Large Leaved
A fine variety for Market Gardeners. Leaves light green and very
large. This sort can be cut several times during the Summer. Can be
Wintered over and it will grow again in the Spring.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.50
Squash
Mammoth White Bush Scalloped
A well-known variety of dwarf habit and upright growth. Color
creamy white when matured. A fine early variety.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, % lb. 40c, lb. $1.25
Boston Marrow
A fine Fall and Winter variety. Skin is thin and bright orange
color. Flesh is yellow. An excellent sort.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, ^4 lb. 30c, lb. $1.00
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Tomato
Bonny Best Forcing
Our stock of Bonny Best Tomato is grown and selected by us.
No one else has been allowed to work on this stock of Tomato,
as we are determined to put out a seed that is in a class by itself.
The plants were grown on ground that is adapted for tomatoi
growing, and from the time when they were planted until the seed
is harvested, they showed no signs of blight. This point is essen-
tial when growing for greenhouse purposes. For four years our
stock has been grown by some of the largest greenhouse men in
the country and we have seen and heard excellent reports of
our efforts.
Pkt. 25c, oz. $2.00, 14 lb. $8.00, lb. $30.00
Bonny Best
This is a fine tomato for outdoor early use. A fine sort to grow for
home and commercial purposes. Used by a great many canners. Very
heavy cropper.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, 14 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00
Livingston’s Globe
A medium large purple-fruited sort of excellent quality. Vines are
medium heavy, but one of the best blight-resisting varieties known. Fine
for shipping.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, % lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00
Stone
The best known tomato for general crop. This stock has been on the
market for some time, and is still well liked.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, % lb. 90c, lb. $3.00
Matchless
An improvement on the Stone tomato. Pine, handsome, red fruit. A
vigorous grower. Fine for late crop.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, lb. 90c, lb. $3.00
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Greater Baltimore
Another general or late-crop variety. Fruit large and uniform. Per-
fectly smooth and bright red color. The vines are strong and vigorous,
producing fruit in large clusters.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c, % lb. 90c, lb. $3.00
Turnip
Purple-Top White Globe
The best sort for early sowing or winter use. The roots are perfect
globe shape, the upper half being light purple and the lower half pure
white. Has small root. Fine quality. Excellent keeper. Good for table
or stock feeding.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 20c, lb. 70c
Yellow Globe (Rutabaga)
This stock we offer is carefully selected and grown especially
for us in Bucks County. It is without doubt the finest stock of
Rutabaga that can be obtained, having taken first prize at several
County Fairs. The root is globe-shaped. Skin yellow, with
purple crown. Flesh deep yellow, excellent quality.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 30c, 14 lb. $1.50, lb. $3.50
Purple Top Yellow Globe
Grows same shape and size as Purple Top White Globe Turnip. Color
of skin is yellow with purple crown. Flesh deep yellow and of excellent
quality.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, % lb. 25c, lb. 80c
Herbs
Thyme — Broad Leaf English
Best variety known. Plant grows upright, making it easier to cut.
Hardy.
Pkt. 10c, oz. 50c, % lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00
Summer Savory
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00
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Sweet Marjoram
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c, % lb. 80c, lb. $3.00
Dill
Pkt. 5c, oz. 10c, lb. 25c, lb. 80c
Fennel Florence
Pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, lb. 40c, lb. $1.25
Field Seeds
Canada Peas
One of our best known varieties for plowing under for green manure.
Also excellent for cutting green and cured like clover and fed through
the Winter. We have secured quite a large quantity of these peas, and
will he glad to quote special prices on large quantities.
Prices subject to change.
Per bushel $4.75
Vetch (Hairy or Sand): Lb. 25c, 100 lbs. $20.00.
Rape (Dwarf Essex): Lb. 20c, 100 lbs. $12.00.
Wheat (Harvest King): Lb. 10c, bushel (60 lbs.) $2.00.
Timothy: Lb. 20c, bushel (45 lbs.) $4.25.
Millet (Golden or German) : Lb. 15c, bushel (50 lbs.) $3.00.
Winter Rye: Lb. 10c, bushel (56 lbs.) $1.75, 100 lbs. $3.00.
Clover: Medium Red: Lb. 30c, bushel (60 lbs.) $15.00.
Mammoth Red: Lb. 30c, bushel (60 lbs.) $16.00.
“ Alsike: Lb. 25c, bushel (60 lbs.) $13.00.
“ Alfalfa: Lb. 25c, bushel (60 lbs.) $12.00.
“ White Dutch: Lb. 80c, bushel (60 lbs.) $35.00.
Crimson: Lb. 25c, bushel (60 lbs.) $13.00.
As the market on all field seeds and grass seeds fluctuates,
the above prices are subject to change.
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Flower Seeds
Ageratum
One of the very best bedding plants, being a mass of bloom from early
Summer till frost. Its flowers, unlike many bedding plants, are not liable
to be spoiled by rain, nor do its colors fade out.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c
Acroclinium (Everlasting Flower)
Showy, free-flowering annual plants.
Pkt. 5c, % oz. 20c
Alyssum (Little Gem)
An ever-popular border flower, requires least care of all flowers; will
bloom in six weeks from planting of seed.
For edges of beds or rockeries, its color effect is fine.
Very dwarf habit, 4 inches high, very erect.
Pkt. 5c, % oz. 20c, oz. 50c
Antirrhinum (Snap Dragon)
A well-known, beautiful, stately plant, giving a wealth of bloom in
pleasing colors; a great border flower.
Pkt. 5c, % oz. 50c
Aquilegia (Mixed)
This beautiful plant thrives in all kinds of soil, either sunny or
shaded spots; possesses graceful foliage; flowers abundantly from early
May until last of June; varied colors.
Pkt. 5c, % oz. $1.00
Aster (Queen of the Market — Mixed)
An extra early variety, bearing large double flowers; plants of branch-
ing habit, having long stems, 2 feet.
Pkt. 5c, % oz. 25c, oz. 75c
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Aster (Giant Comet — Mixed)
Flowers borne on long, stiff stems, very double and showy, with re-
curved petals, 2y2 feet.
Pkt. 5c, 14 02. 25c, oz. 75c
Balsam (Double)
An easy-growing annual of quick growth, very desirable for garden
or pot culture. Set 15 inches apart in rich soil.
Pkt. 5c, 14 oz. 25c
Balsam Apple
Pkt. 5c, 14 oz. 25c
Calendula (Pot Marigold)
A most popular annual, very showy, grows in any kind of soil, makes
a fine effect in mixed beds or borders, a good potting flower.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c
Calliopsis
Very hardy and showy annual, with bright yellow and reddish-brown
single daisy-like flowers, easily grown and useful both for garden decora-
tions and cutting.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 40c
Campanula (Canterbury Bells)
This old-fashioned flower is a favorite with all. Stately and showy,
and of the easiest growth. Hardy biennials.
Pkt. 5c, 14 oz. 50c
Candytuft
Candytuft is a very hardy plant, easily grown and flowers all summer.
It is a universal favorite, and is used for beds, borders, pots, etc.
Pkt. 5c, 14 oz. 20c, oz. 50c
Carnation (Mixed)
Always in demand and not hard to grow. Have a delightful clove
fragrance. The “Marguerite” variety will bloom in four months from
time of sowing seed.
Pkt. 10c, 14 oz. 50c
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Centaureas (Mixed)
Extremely popular annual, requiring little or no care, and flowering
within eight weeks from the date of sowing. Its free and uninterrupted
flowering habit, its tendency to branch freely and its value as a cut flower,
as well as a garden decoration, is responsible in a great measure for its
popularity.
Pkt. 5c, 14 oz. 25c, oz. 75c
Chrysanthemum (Mixed)
Double, early flowering. Finest mixed. Flower in the open ground
from August till November.
Pkt. 5c, 14 oz. 30c
Celosia (Cockscomb — Dwarf — Mixed)
Hardy annuals producing peculiar heads of bloom rather resembling
a cock’s comb, hence the name.
Pkt. 5c, 14 oz. 35c
Cosmos (Mixed)
One of our most satisfactory hardy annuals, flowering in late sum-
mer. Fine for cutting and easily grown. Can be sown anywhere and
transplanted. Grows 4 to 6 feet high.
Pkt. 5c, 14 oz. 40c
Dianthus or Pinks
There are few annual flowers that will produce such a brilliant dis-
play of color for so long a time as the various varieties of Dianthus.
Seeds sown in the spring produce a beautiful display of flowers from
July to November.
Pkt. 5c, 14 oz. 25c
Digitalis (Finest Mixed)
Tall spikes of white, pink, rose and mottled flowers.
Pkt. 5c, 14 oz. 25c
Eschscholtzia (California Poppy — Mixed)
The beautiful lace-like foliage covers the entire growth a foot high,
and has a silvery sheen. The cone-shaped poppy flowers appear on fairly
long stems from June until frost without interruption.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c
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Gaillardia
A very showy flower and easily raised from seed, the annual varieties
being about 18 inches high and free flowering. The perennial variety
should be sown early to produce large plants for the following season.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 75c
Gypsopbila (Baby’s Breath)
Graceful, free-flowering plant, forming a symmetrical bush, covered
with loose panicles of flowers; excellent for cutting and mixing in bou-
quets.
Pkt. 5c, 14 oz. 10c
Hollyhocks
Hollyhocks require a rich soil, but it must be well drained. We have
given special attention to this flower, and you will find our strains of
seed of the finest quality. Once thoroughly established, they bloom
stronger and more brilliantly every year. Seeds are sown early, and the
younger plants transplanted several times, will bloom the same season;
July and August sown seed, following year; 5 to 8 feet.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c
Larkspur (Mixed)
The finest class of all Larkspurs for cutting and borders, with long
spikes of large, double flowers, 2 feet.
Pkt. 5c, *4 oz. 30c
Marigold (Double — Mixed)
Plants grow 2yz feet high, produce a profusion of large double flowers
2y2 to 3 inches in diameter. Sow in shallow drills in the open garden
early in the spring after danger of frost is over.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 60c
Morning Glory (Mixed)
The morning glory is too well known to need a description, and one
seldom finds a more satisfactory vine. The amateur gardener can be sure
of a fresh supply of bright-colored, delicately-tinted flowers.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c
Myosotis (Forget-Me-Not)
Small, star-like flowers, borne on terminal racemes. Excellent for
borders and flowering extremely early. Seed should be sown in August
and young plants wintered in cold frames.
Pkt. 5c, xk oz. 25c
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Nasturtium
A great variety of soft and pleasing colors. The seed we offer is a
selected strain and mixed in proper proportions so that our customers
may be assured of having all the effective shades of pink, rose, scarlet,
crimson, brick claret, chocolate, brown, garnet, orange, primrose, yellow
and white. Seed may be planted, one inch deep, early in April, in any
convenient place, and the plants when large enough transplanted to their
permanent places.
Dwarf (Tom Thumb) pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 50c
Tall Mixed pkt. 5c, oz. 15c, 14 lb. 50c
Pansy (Mixed)
Pansies delight in a cool, moist soil and a situation that protects them
from cutting winds as well as the midday sun. To obtain large flowers
early in spring, seed should be sown in July or August and the plants
protected with a frame during winter. Spring sown seed does very well,
although the flowers produced are not so large.
Pkt. 25c, x/4 oz. $1.25, oz. $4.00
Petunias (Mixed)
Petunias are one of the most popular annuals on account of their ease
of cultivation and freedom of blooming, succeeding everywhere and giving
a constant supply of flowers from June to October. They are also good
house plants, flowering freely in the spring or in a hot bed or cold frame,
to be transplanted later to beds or borders. Height 1 to ly2 feet.
Pkt. 5c, 14 oz. 30c
Phlox (Mixed)
Phlox makes a magnificent show in beds and masses where their
brilliant and varied colors produce a gorgeous effect. Very easily raised
and afford a bright display of flowers all through the summer. Sow seed
in the open ground in the spring. A light soil is best.
Pkt. 5c, 14 oz. 30c
Portulaca (Sun Plant — Double — Mixed)
Beautiful little plants which bloom profusely all summer. Their
richly-colored flowers make an effective and brilliant display when planted
in large beds and masses. Hardy annual.
Pkt. 5c, 14 oz. 75c
Primula (Primrose — Mixed)
This is one of the most charming winter flowering house plants, and
one that is entirely free from insect pests. Our seed has been specially
grown for us by the most celebrated English Primula specialists. The
flowers are remarkable, not only for size, beauty and brilliancy of the
colors, but for the great substances of the petals.
Pkt. 10c, 14 oz. $1.00
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Scarlet Sage (Salvia)
Very ornamental plants, for summer and autumn flowering; bloom in
spikes, and continuing to bloom in the open ground until hard frost,
forming compact bushes, which are literally ablaze with brilliant flowers.
While tender perennials, they bloom like annuals the first season from
seed. The plants may be started in a box in the house, or in the hot-bed,
and when the wather becomes warm transplant in the garden. May be
used as a hedge with striking effect.
Pkt. 25c, XA oz. 75c, oz. $2.50
Sweet William (Dianthus Barbatus)
A universally admired perennial flower that when once started will
last for years. Sow the seed in the open ground in the Spring or Fall.
Tall Mixed pkt. 10c, XA oz. 30c
Dwarf Mixed pkt. 10c, XA oz. 30c
Sweet Peas (Spencer Mixed)
A comparatively new class of Sweet Peas that is rapidly becoming
same form as the Spencers and are beautifully waved or frilled. They
remain in bloom for a much longer time than the Early Flowering Gran-
diflora sorts. When planted out of doors they will commence blooming a
month or more earlier than the later flowering varieties planted at the
same time.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 20c, % lb. 60c, lb. $2.00
Verbena (Mixed)
One of the finest bedding plants and also suitable for borders, with
its heads of brilliant colored flowers, producing one mass of bloom through-
out the summer. Seeds may be sown in March or April indoors and
planted out when weather permits; succeeding well in any good garden
soil.
Pkt. 5c, oz. 30c
Wallflower (Fine Double Mixed)
The spikes are closely set with double flowers of many shades, in-
cluding chocolate-brown and orange-purple. The plants may be taken
up in the fall and transplanted into pots.
Pkt. 10c, rA oz. $1.60
Zinnia (Youth and Old Age — Mixed)
Splendid, hardy annual, succeeding well in any soil and making a
brilliant show. The same flowers will retain their beauty for weeks, and
a profusion will be produced until frost.
Pkt. 5c, rA oz. 40c
LAWN
GRASS SEED
w E mix our own stocks of Lawn Seed and
nothing but the best seeds obtainable are
allowed in our formula. They can be de-
pended upon to give the best results.
FANCY
Qt. Pk. Bu.
35c $1.75 $6.50
SHADY SPOT
Qt. Pk. Bu.
50c $2.25 $8.00
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